Two women's-only team weight loss classes will begin in September at East Central University's Tommy Hewett M.D. Wellness Center. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays before and after work hours.

Each class will be limited to five women and will offer a circuit-style format that includes strength training, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and nutrition education. Nationally certified personal trainer Arron Edwards, NSC-CPT, will lead the classes.

Local businesses are welcome to participate in East Central University's Howdy Fair on Monday [AUG. 18], the first day of fall semester classes. Businesses will have an opportunity to acquaint students with their services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the University Center lawn.

The Howdy Fair is part of ECU's Welcome Week from Monday through Aug. 22 [FRIDAY]. In past years the businesses have provided "welcome goodies" for students.

Regular walk-in enrollment for the fall semester at East Central University is underway until classes begin on Aug. 18 [MONDAY].

Beginning freshmen who have not yet applied for admission to the university must have their application paperwork turned in and processed by the Office of Admissions and Records before Aug. 15 [FRIDAY]. Once new students are registered, they should go to the Academic Advising Center any weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The top graduates were named by East Central University's Department of Business Administration and scholarships were presented to students in an awards ceremony this spring.

Distinguished Business Administration Graduate awards were presented to Matt Harp of Ada, a business administration/general business major, and Carrie Welch of Stonewall, a business administration/finance major.

East Central University's mission is to foster a learning environment in which students, faculty, staff, and communityinteract to educate students for life in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse society. Within its service area,East Central University provides leadership for economic development and cultural enhancement.